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UK biotech sector secures over £2 billion in venture capital during second quarter
UK biotech companies raised more than £2 billion in venture financing during the second quarter, marking a five-year high for the industry.…
New legislation legalises plug-in solar panels for UK homes
The government has introduced legislation to allow the use of plug-in solar panels, removing the requirement for professional electrical in…
Public finance institutions invest £50bn in UK businesses over two years
Public finance bodies including the British Business Bank and Innovate UK have invested £50bn into UK firms since 2024, helping to support …
Bank of England to stop accepting thermal coal bonds as loan collateral
The Bank of England will no longer accept bonds linked to thermal coal as collateral for loans to commercial banks from October. By deeming…
UK honours system sees record number of awards for working-class recipients
The proportion of higher-level honours awarded to people from working-class backgrounds has risen to 31% in the 2026 New Year list, up from…
Aldi to hire 450 staff as part of £370 million UK expansion
Aldi is opening 40 new supermarkets across the UK this year, creating 450 new store assistant roles. The recruitment drive is part of a £37…
Avanti West Coast partners with Family Holiday Charity to provide free rail travel for families
Avanti West Coast is working with the Family Holiday Charity to offer free train travel to families facing financial hardship or difficult …
Macmillan launches library of independently verified health apps for cancer patients
Macmillan Cancer Support has launched an online library of health apps that have been independently assessed for clinical safety, privacy, …
Focal therapy for prostate cancer matches surgery outcomes with fewer side effects
A 10-year study of 3,500 men has found that focal therapy is as effective as traditional surgery or radiotherapy for treating prostate canc…
Under-16s to be banned from buying high-caffeine energy drinks
The government has introduced legislation to prevent children under 16 from purchasing high-caffeine energy drinks. By limiting access to t…
Government drops plans to stop paying Coastguard volunteers
The UK government has abandoned proposals to move coastguard volunteers to an expenses-only model following concerns that the change would …
Young people help shape library services through national engagement programme
A new evaluation of the Libraries Rising Youth Engagement Network shows that 94% of participants felt their views were genuinely heard when…